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Propane retailers reflect on the presidential election

December 18, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

Propane retailers appear to have new hope – for their livelihoods and the future of fossil fuels – under Donald Trump.

This article is tagged with Donald Trump, election, Georgia, Georgia Gas Distributors, Hillary Clinton, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, propane distributors, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane retailers and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane retailers face new market forces

December 16, 2016 By Michael Sloan and Eric Kuhle

It’s important for retailers to understand the new market forces at work.

This article is tagged with economy, Eric Kuhle, ICF, Michael Sloan, propane market, propane marketers, propane retailers, State of the Industry and posted in Current Issue

Propane retailers share autogas experiences

December 1, 2016 By Allison Kral

Propane retailers at the 2016 LP Gas Growth Summit share their experiences with propane autogas.

This article is tagged with Brian Buschur, Co-Alliance, LP Gas Growth Summit, McMahan’s Bottle Gas, Mike Hayden, propane autogas, propane retailers, Suburban Propane, video and posted in Featured Video

Propane retailers facing environment similar to last year

November 21, 2016 By Megan Smalley

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicts this heating season might be even smoother than last year’s for the propane industry.

This article is tagged with propane retailers, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Ranking the most and least energy-efficient states

November 3, 2016 By Megan Smalley

WalletHub, a website that offers credit scores and finance tips, conducted an analysis of the most and least energy-efficient states in the nation.

This article is tagged with Alaska, Blue Flame Blog, energy efficiency, heating season, propane retailers, winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Program assists with employee drug testing, background checks

October 18, 2016 By Megan Smalley

ProSight Specialty Insurance extended its Drug Free Workplace and Employee Drug Testing Program to propane retailers and fuel oil dealers.

This article is tagged with bobtail drivers, Department of Transportation (DOT), drivers, propane retailers and posted in News

The benefits of online marketing

September 12, 2016 By Tom Jaenicke

Don’t let indifference toward online marketing build a wall between you and shoppers. Find out why.

This article is tagged with customers, Facebook, marketing, propane retailers, SEO, social media, tom jaenicke and posted in Current Issue

Propane traders aim for retail operation stability

September 11, 2016 By Brian Richesson

Find out what propane traders are doing behind the scenes that adds stability to retailer operations.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, Crestwood Equity Partners, Ferrellgas, Mark Rachal, propane retailers, propane traders and posted in Current Issue, Featured

In the Know: Winter preparation

September 1, 2016 By LP Gas

Propane Resources’ Cooper Wilburn explains the steps should retailers take to finalize their readiness for the 2016-17 winter.

This article is tagged with Cooper Wilburn, propane industry, propane resources, propane retailers, propane tanks, winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog

A look at residential consumers

August 18, 2016 By Megan Smalley

The Propane Education & Research Council’s Residential Opportunity Insights reports divide consumers into nine demographic categories.

This article is tagged with PERC, propane customers, propane retailers and posted in Current Issue

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